Also known as: Mr Nikpe · Mr. Nikpe · Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe
Transport Minister who oversees infrastructure investments, water safety initiatives, and private sector partnerships in Ghana's transport sector.
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Joy Online
… The Deputy Minister assured MPS management that she would brief the Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, and submit a report on the concerns raised during the visit. …
Deputy Transport Minister praises MPS investment at Tema PortJoy Online
… The sector Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe made the declaration at the commissioning of 200 water safety guards and the launch of the Life Jacket Safety and livelihood initiative on Tuesday in Accra. …
No life jacket, no travel — Transport Ministry enforces new inland water safety directiveThe Ghanaian Times
… At the launch in Accra, the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, described the programme as a decisive step towards ending the recurring loss of lives on inland waterways. …
Push to end deaths on inland waters… GMA distributes 20,000 life jackets, deploys 200 guardsJoy Online
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has officially commissioned Safety Water Guards and launched the Life Jacket for Safety and Livelihood Initiative as part of efforts to improve safety on Ghana’s inland waterways and protect lives. …
Transport Minister launches Safety Water Guards, life jacket initiative for inland waterwaysThe Ghanaian Times
… The Association called on Minister of Transport Joseph Bukari Nikpe to reject any proposal to revive the CTN/SPN system and instead focus on strengthening existing digital platforms and addressing long-standing concerns raised by traders. …
EFFAG opposes proposed reintroduction of Smart Port Note SystemThe Chronicle
… The Association has consequently urged the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to reject any pressure to revive the controversial project, which was abandoned years ago after widespread opposition from stakeholders in the trading, shipping and logistics sectors. …
EXIM Frozen Foods Association Opposes Return of Smart Port NoteBusiness & Financial Times
… Calls to Government The association called on Minister of Transport Joseph Bukari Nikpe to reject any proposal to revive the CTN/SPN system and instead focus on strengthening existing digital platforms and addressing long-standing concerns raised by traders. …
EXIM Frozen Foods Association opposes proposed reintroduction of Smart Port Note SystemJoy Online
… Calls to Government The association called on the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to reject any proposal to revive the CTN/SPN system and instead focus on strengthening existing digital platforms and addressing long-standing concerns raised by traders. …
EXIM Frozen Foods Association opposes proposed reintroduction of Smart Port Note systemJoy Online
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has called on Ghanaians and the private sector to increase investment in the country’s transport sector, describing private participation as essential to modernising infrastructure, expanding services and accelerating national deve …
Transport Minister calls for greater private sector investment to drive industry growthDaily Guide
Joseph Bukari Nikpe and other officials of the Ministry of Transport The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has urged agencies under the transport sector to prioritise accountability, innovation and the timely execution of projects to improve service delivery and suppor …
Transport Agencies Must Prioritise Accountability, Innovation – NikpeThe Deputy Minister for Transport Dorcas Affo-Toffey visited Meridian Port Services at Tema Port and praised the company's significant investments and modern technology, describing the facility as one of West Africa's most modern and well-equipped ports.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Transport Dorcas Affo-Toffey visited Meridian Port Services at Tema Port and praised the company's significant investments and modern technology, describing the facility as one of West Africa's most modern and well-equipped ports.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Ministry has declared that individuals refusing to wear life jackets on inland waterways will be barred from travelling. The Ghana Maritime Authority launched a Life Jacket Safety and livelihood initiative providing subsidised sales, rentals, and hybrid schemes to ensure citizens have access to jackets while crossing water bodies.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority launched a nationwide Life Jackets for Safety and Livelihoods Project, distributing 20,000 life jackets to fishing and inland water transport communities and inaugurating 200 trained Inland Water Safety Guards. The Transport Minister announced a strict "No Life Jacket, No Travel" policy and said life jackets would be made accessible through subsidised sales, rental schemes, and a hybrid model to reduce fatalities on inland waterways.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Transport Minister has officially launched the Safety Water Guards and Life Jacket for Safety and Livelihood Initiative to improve safety on inland waterways and reduce accidents among commuters and fishing communities. The initiative aims to strengthen water transport safety and protect livelihoods dependent on rivers and lakes, with the minister calling on the public to comply with safety directives from the Ghana Maritime Authority.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note/Smart Port Note system, arguing it would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers without delivering measurable benefits to trade facilitation.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The EXIM Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has strongly opposed attempts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note/Smart Port Note, warning it could impose an annual burden of €187.2 million to €382.8 million on importers and consumers. The Association urged the Transport Minister to reject the proposal, arguing the abandoned system was needless, duplicative, and expensive.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers without delivering measurable benefits to cargo clearance or trade facilitation.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject reintroduction of the Cargo Tracking Note/Smart Port Note system, arguing it would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers without delivering measurable benefits to cargo clearance or trade facilitation.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on the private sector to increase investment in the country's transport sector, stating that government alone cannot meet the sector's substantial investment needs and that private participation is essential to modernising infrastructure and accelerating national development.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on transport agencies to prioritise accountability, innovation and timely project execution to improve service delivery and support Ghana's economic transformation. Speaking at the Ministry of Transport's 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, Volta Region, Nikpe stressed alignment with national development priorities including the 24-hour economy policy and the government's reset agenda.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Shippers' Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to regulating Container Administrative Charges despite legal pushback from industry players. Following complaints from importers and exporters, the Authority implemented an interim cap of GH¢720 per TEU effective immediately, with a lower cap of GH¢550 per TEU scheduled for 1 July 2026.
22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on Metro Mass Transit to strengthen internal systems and reduce dependence on government support for fleet expansion, urging the company to build operational capacity to self-generate resources for growth over the next two to three years.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe told Parliament on 20 May 2026 that the Air Ghana Cargo aircraft circulating in viral photographs is entirely privately owned and has no connection to state operations, clarifying that the government holds no equity or operational control over the independent cargo transport company.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says 100 newly procured government buses will soon be deployed to improve public transportation, after completing registration, inspections, driver training, and servicing processes. The minister says drivers are expected to complete training either this week or early next week.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Shippers' Authority has defended its reforms to the Container Administrative Charge, saying they aim to curb excessive port charges and reduce business costs following complaints from importers, exporters, and freight forwarders. The Authority implemented a regulatory ceiling of GH¢550 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) after consultations with industry stakeholders, despite legal action from some shipping lines and agents.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Transport Minister announced that the Ministry of Finance has released the final tranche of funds to settle outstanding salary arrears owed to railway workers, with previous payments of four to five months' salaries made in December and two months ago following the railway sector's operational halt since 2023.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Minister says the government will not control the proposed national airline, instead maintaining a minority stake while the private sector leads operations. Air Ghana currently operates as a privately owned cargo company and may expand into passenger services.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority held a grand finale dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City on May 16 to celebrate its 40th anniversary, bringing together aviation industry stakeholders, government officials, and staff to reflect on four decades of service and emphasise the importance of continued collaboration and commitment to aviation safety.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →